Response MEAL Specialist

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Response MEAL Specialist- 40 hrs per week – 12 months

Estimated start date: ASAP

Based in Gaza

Deadline for Application 21st April 2025

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The Role

The MEAL Specialist will lead the implementation of Oxfam’s MEAL framework in Gaza, ensuring high-quality monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning across all humanitarian interventions. This person will be responsible for ensuring the coherence of MEAL activities across projects and contributing to strategic thinking on MEAL approaches and will also provide coordination support, and reinforce local partner capacity in MEAL methodologies and processes.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that MEAL activities adhere to Oxfam’s Common Approach to MEAL and Social Accountability (CAMSA) framework, donor requirements, and humanitarian standards. MEAL specialist will support program teams and partners in designing and implementing MEAL systems that capture impact, foster accountability, and enable learning. Additionally, the MEAL Specialist will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the humanitarian response by leading capacity-building initiatives, supporting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring beneficiary feedback mechanisms are functional and responsive.

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 What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

• University degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEAL within humanitarian or development organizations.
• Strong knowledge of MEAL methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative research techniques.
• Experience in developing and implementing MEAL frameworks for multi-sector humanitarian programs.
• Demonstrated experience in accountability mechanisms, including community feedback and complaint response mechanisms.
• Experience working in conflict or emergency settings, preferably in Gaza
• Strong data management and analysis skills, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Survey CTO or statistical software.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with Outcome Harvesting, Contribution Analysis, or other innovative impact assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards such as Sphere, CHS (Core Humanitarian Standard), and IASC guidelines.
• Prior experience working with local partners and supporting capacity-strengthening initiatives.
• Familiarity with Oxfam’s MEAL approach and tools.
• Data Management systems
• Good planning skills to include flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent follow up skills.

What we offer

The employee will be contracted by Oxfam with a competitive, fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. Basic salary starts as 110,018 ILS gross per annum, for a 40-hour contract. The salary offered will be subject to funding available and competences.

 How to apply

 Interested candidates can apply for the job application by clicking Here by no later than 21st April 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Oxfam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those that are suitable to work within our values are recruited to work for us.